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Elien Dauwe
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South Island ▷ West Coast ▷ Karamea ▷
Oparara Arch Walk
4.0/5
Not a lot of tourists make it up here, it is a long challenging gravel road to get there, but once you walk down to the arches, it is well worth it!
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South Island ▷ Southland ▷ Owaka ▷
Purakaunui Falls Walk
4.5/5
We visited a number of waterfalls whilst driving through the beautiful Catlins area.
Short walks to the stunning waterfalls, lovely area to drive through.
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South Island ▷ Canterbury ▷ Christchurch ▷
Happy Campers
4.0/5
First time van travellers and very happy.
The old lady gets us up narrow and steep mountain tracks, gives us shelter and keeps the beer cool. Would definitely use again!
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South Island ▷ Coastal Otago ▷ Dunedin ▷
Sandymount Track
4.0/5
We saw heaps of Albatross and seals, very spectacular and well worth the drive.
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South Island ▷ Fiordland ▷ Te Anau ▷
Kepler Track
4.5/5
Very challenging and rewarding, once you pass the treeline the views are beyond amazing.
The huts provide the warmth and comfort you need to rest your aching legs.
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South Island ▷ Canterbury ▷ Akaroa ▷
Banks Track
4.0/5
Great first introduction to the beautiful scenery that New Zealand has to offer.
Amazing views and serene atmosphere.
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South Island ▷ Canterbury ▷ Christchurch ▷
Christchurch Gondola
3.5/5
As we did not have our van yet, we decided to take the bus to the gondola.
This offered nice views and an introduction of mountains to come in New Zealand. It was a bit pricey though.
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South Island ▷ Fiordland ▷ Milford Sound - Fiordland National Park ▷
Milford Sound Day Cruises
4.5/5
Amazing drive into the Sound, beautiful, spectacular boat.
We really enjoyed this relaxing, amazing boat tour (2.5hours) after 4 days hiking the Kepler Track and free coffee!
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South Island ▷ Nelson Region ▷ Abel Tasman ▷
Abel Tasman Coast Track
4.5/5
Ferry drops you off at one point and you walk to the pickup location.
10km with great views of the bays and lagoons. Had a swim, the water and scenery were great!
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South Island ▷ Southland ▷ Tuatapere ▷
Clifden Caves
4.5/5
Unexpectedly very adventurous and exciting.
You enter the cave on your own (bring torches!) and crawl through narrow passages and jump over pools of water. When you turn off your torch, the glowworms are amazing!
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South Island ▷ Nelson Region ▷ St Arnaud ▷
St Arnaud Range Track
3.5/5
A great walk to break up our drive time, great views of the lake.